So your capital gain when you sell this property will be calculate against your tax basis and not against your mortgage as many investors expect.

Another option is to invest in the market instead of paying down a mortgage.

Of course there is upside to this as I can charge more rent but the property being vacant for two months also is it going to cost me around $1200 in mortgage payments as well.Another unit of mine unexpectedly went vacant beginning of the New Year.

Like you said, you don't want to grow super fast so take your time and watch the mortgage markets.

They are cheaper for landlords and tenants.

I am trying to find a real estate attorney in Macoupin County, IL as my attorney is about 3 hours away and told me that it will much cheaper to go with a local attorney.

This property is gonna cash flow over $1000 a month after we're all said and done with utilities mortgage and more.

We'll also help determine the ARV without an appraisal.I'm an investor and also a licensed mortgage broker. 

It's not quite as easy as renting out two sides of a duplex, but with the right marketing and management you could rent out the extra unit to supplement the mortgage payment. 

Have you ever taken out a loan to afford the down payment for a mortgage and do you know of any lenders that offer that?